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单词 do-it-yourself
释义

do-it-yourself

1. uncountable noun
Do-it-yourself is the same as DIY.
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A do-it-yourself shop is one that sells tools, paint, and other equipment needed for DIY.
You can buy all these tools at a do-it-yourself store.
Synonyms: DIY, home improvements, painting and decorating More Synonyms of do-it-yourself
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Do-it-yourself things are things that you make or do yourself, rather than buying them ready-made or paying someone else to make them or do them.
...do-it-yourself shelving.

do-it-yourself in British English

noun
a. 
the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself
b. 
(as modifier)
a do-it-yourself kit

do-it-yourself in American English

(ˈduɪtjʊrˈsɛlf)
US
noun
1. 
the practice of constructing, repairing, or redecorating something, as in one's home,by oneself instead of hiring another to do it
adjective
2. 
of, used for, or engaged in do-it-yourself
Derived forms
do-it-yourselfer (ˈdo-it-yourˈselfer)
noun

Examples of 'do-it-yourself' in a sentence
do-it-yourself

There will be do-it-yourself kits for gardeners who will use genetic engineering to breed new varieties of roses and orchids.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They are being replaced with do-it-yourself repair kits or smaller emergency wheels designed to allow the driver to limp to a garage.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
IF your affairs are simple, you could consider a do-it-yourself kit.
The Sun (2015)
In all cases we found that the do-it-yourself option was cheaper than buying a package, so use those cheap flights and go to hotels direct.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Chinese translation of 'do-it-yourself'

do-it-yourself

(ˈduːɪtjɔːˈsɛlf)

n (u)

  1. 自己动(動)手的活计(計) (zìjǐ dòngshǒu de huójì)

adj

  1. [store] 出售供购(購)买(買)者自行装(裝)配物品的 (chūshòu gōng gòumǎizhě zìxíng zhuāngpèi wùpǐn de)

DIY

(Brit)

n abbr

  1. (= do-it-yourself) 自己动(動)手的活计(計) (zìjǐ dòngshǒu de huójì)
    to do DIY 自己动(動)手做 (zìjǐ dòngshǒu zuò)
英国人对 DIY 很上瘾，有时幽默地称其为一种全民性消遣。DIY 意为 do-it-yourself，是指自己动手制作和修理东西，尤其是在家里。房主不雇佣专业的建筑工人，木匠或油漆匠，这样不仅省钱，还能从自己动手改进家里的设备、环境中得到莫大的满足感。专门的 DIY 商店销售工具、油漆和其他能满足 DIY 爱好者嗜好的用品。

Nearby words of
do-it-yourself

  • do you think we'll get it through the door?
  • do you want any more soup/sandwiches?
  • "Do you want some tea?" — "No, but thanks all the same"
  • do-it-yourself
  • do/would you mind (if ... )?
  • dock
  • dockyard

Related terms of
do-it-yourself

  • DIY
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